Rankings/Joint & Bone/1,000 MG Vitamin C Lite Citrus Flavored
Emergen-C

1,000 MG Vitamin C Lite Citrus Flavored

Joint & BoneServing: 3.8 Gram(s)Type: Other Combinations
N+ Score
F
54
Adequacy
35%
23
Completeness
25%
25
Transparency
20%
100
Diversity
20%
100

About This Product

Emergen-C's 1,000 MG Vitamin C Lite Citrus Flavored is an 'Other Combinations' supplement, providing 15 ingredients. It holds an N+ Score of 54, earning an 'F' grade, indicating a below-average standing for its formulation. This product effectively delivers Vitamin C (1000 mg), Niacin (10 mg), and Vitamin B12 (25 mcg) at dosages considered clinically relevant based on available research. Conversely, ingredients such as Folic Acid, Calcium, and Phosphorus are present at underdosed levels. With 100% label transparency, the product's overall ingredient adequacy and formula completeness scores are low. This supplement could be suitable for individuals seeking targeted support from high-dose Vitamin C and certain B vitamins, while being aware of the lower dosages of other components.

Strengths

  • +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
  • +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
  • +3 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
  • +Rich formula with 15 active ingredients

Weaknesses

  • Several ingredients below clinically effective doses
  • Missing several expected ingredients for its category

Ingredient Analysis (15 ingredients)

IngredientAmountStatus
Calories5.000 {Calories}N/A
Niacin10.000 mgAdequate
Vitamin B1225.000 mcgOptimal
Vitamin C1000.000 mgOptimal
Calcium50.000 mgUnder
Magnesium60.000 mgUnder
Zinc2.000 mgUnder
Manganese0.500 mgUnder
Chromium10.000 mcgUnder
Total Carbohydrates1.000 gN/A
Folic Acid25.000 mcgUnder
Sodium60.000 mgN/A
Potassium200.000 mgUnder
Alpha Lipoic Acid1.000 mgN/A
Phosphorus98.000 mgUnder

Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.